Typically terrific Modern Family last night, but the scenes in which Mitchell tried to impress a possible new boss (all praise to Justin Kirk), were almost too good — awfully squirm-inducing.
As Cam babbled nervously and bumped into the furniture, I could feel the ambivalence that was making Mitchell’s face nearly as red as his hair. On the one hand, this was a social setting, so it made sense for Cam to be hanging around. On the other, the Justin Kirk character had clearly invited Mitchell to his party as part-job interview, to see if they’d get along in a work context.
I agree with my colleague Margaret Lyons that the scene was discomfiting. But I also really enjoyed it; it’s one of those moments that pulls you even further into the reality of the show even as it pulls you out to consider what you’d do under the circumstances. I’m sure I was not alone in wanting Mitchell to mutter tersely to Cam, as adorable as he is, “Get out! Get out now!” It also struck me as not quite typical of Cam, who’s usually so sensitive and adroit in social settings, that he’d linger when the host took Mitchell away from the party to chat privately.
(Another thing that wasn’t typical of Modern Family? That Algonquin Roundtable joke made by the usually-meticulous Cam. James Thurber wasn’t a regular Roundtable member; Cam [and the writers] were probably thinking of Robert Benchley, whose girth was closer to Cam’s.)
Anyway, I’m glad Mitchell looks to be on the road to re-employment, that Cam can resume house-husbanding. I hope Justin Kirk becomes a semi-regular, and I want to know: Has your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/companion/mate ever made you uncomfortable in a social situation?
For more: Modern Family recap: Put me in, coach
I love the show and could’ve watch a whole 1/2 hour of just Cam and Mitchell at the dinner party. Uncomfortable but brilliant comedy. Cam’s the man.
Best part of the show was the end when Claire got back at Alex with the training bra comment in front of her friends – “that’ll teach her to screw with me”
Totally agree! I laughed harder at that than anything else in the episode.
yep! That had me on the floor!
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Cameron isn’t what I would call “sensitive and adroit in social settings.” He fine until he gets nervous for whatever reason and then he turns into a babbling fool. Think of his interactions with Lily’s pediatrician or his date with Gloria. This time it really stood out because of the stakes involved but we’ve seen this from Cam before.
You are right. He does have a history of babbling on when in uncomfortable social situations. Not out of character for him at all.
I agree. They have definitely spent some time showing us Cam’s awkard side in social settings. I was definitely squirming during the scenes, but wouldn’t have had it any other way. Brilliant.
Totally agree. His lack of social graces has been established. “You know how awkward I get when things get awkward.”
If they were to kill off that side of the family this show would be MUCH better.. I feel the writers are going to go more slapstick with those two. Its going to get to the point where I’ll just fast forward through their scenes and get to the good stuff.
That IS the good stuff. I love the entire show. Never skip any parts…
Sorry but I completely disagree. I love Cam and Mitchell and love their interactions
LOL. My ex-fiance was an alcoholic and ex-drug addict. Being mortified in public was the fabric of my life for a couple of years.
LOL, yes thats funny.
Once, in high school, I dated a guy who must have been exactly what Jim Carrey was like at age 16. At a school dance, he made some crude and totally inappropriate joke in front of a much cooler group of seniors who I wanted to think I was cool – I was so embarrassed!! It was so long ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday!
Normally I’m meh on Mitchell but the “plotting the death of Dora the Explorer” joke last night has me hoping that the writers keep him interesting….there is the potential.
Totally agree – “put rocks in her backpack.” My husband and I had to replay that scene a number of times.
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…I laughed the hardest at that! Mitchell wanting to stragle Dora LOL; I relate, I have two 1yr old nieces, one 3 yr old nephew and another 6yr old nephew, so I can sympathize with him…
The funniest part was when Phil & Claire were doing their ‘confessional’ and Phil said, ‘honey you are not your mother.’ then she glared at him and he quickly said ‘wow, now you are your mother.. I’ve got chills.’ I rewound that 3 times…
i had to rewind that part about three times too! thank god for tivo! best show on tv!
I love Cam and Mitchell. My ex-husband used to do that to me all the time when we went out. That’s why he’s now my ex.
Accurate or not, the Algonquin Round Table reference made my night. Least Cam got Dorothy Parker right, god bless him.
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